Passengers arriving in the Kingdom of Thailand have to fill in the "Passenger Declaration Form" (Form No.211) and submit it to the customs officer while bringing their luggage or belongings through the red or green channel. If a passenger has no dutiable, prohibited or restricted goods, please mark "nothing to declare" on the Passenger Declaration Form and submit it to the customs officer at the green channel.

In case a passenger has dutiable, prohibited or restricted goods or is unsure whether or not goods are subject to any of the three aforesaid categories, the passenger should mark "goods to declare" on the Passenger Declaration Form and submit it to the customs officer at the red channel.

Green Channel (Nothing to Declare)

For a passenger who has the following only:

• Personal belonging in reasonable amount for owner’s use and the total value not exceeding 10,000 baht (no restricted/prohibited items or provision).

• 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or cigars, or a maximum combined weight of 250g.

• Max 1 liter of alcohol.

The exceeding amount must be dropped in the customs boxes to avoid being prosecuted.

Red Channel (Goods to Declare)

1. Dutiable Items

• Items that you did not have when you entered Thailand and their quantities, items not reasonable for personal use and/or the total value of belongings exceeds 10,000 baht.

• Items that are intended for commercial use, business or trade purposes.

2. Prohibited Items

The following goods are prohibited for import into or export out of the Kingdom of Thailand e.g;

• Narcotics

• Obscene items and publications

• Counterfeit goods and pirated items

• Counterfeit notes and coins

• Protected wildlife

Violators of laws related to illicit drugs such as having and holding for use or being a producer, seller or transporter are subject to the death sentence.

3. Restricted Items

The following examples require a permit from the government agency in order to lodge the customs formalities:

• Buddha images, religious or ancient art and antiques (Department of Fine Arts)

• Weapons, bullets and explosive devices (Office of National Police)

• Plants and planting materials (Department of Agriculture)

• Live animals, pets and animals products (Department of Livestock Development)

• Food and drugs (Food and Drug Administration)

• Automobile parts (Ministry of Industry)

• Cigars, cigarettes and alcoholic beverages (Excise Department)

• Wireless transmitters and receivers as well as telecommunication equipment (The National Telecommunications Commission)

If the total value of a passenger’s accompanied items is more than 80,000 baht, the passenger is required to complete the customs formalities at the customs formality section.

Departure:

The international airport in Thailand often requires early check in due to time consuming immigration and check in procedures. It is always recommended to check the specific airport websites for details on recommended check in times. You will find all the detailed information about Thai international and domestic airports on these websites;

FLIGHT STATUS - Arrivals | Departures

http://www.airportthai.co.th/en/home.php

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